To tell truth Glavin for me .... But i didn't reckon much to his personality cocky get i always found??. Specially when i found him trying coming on to my ex Wife'' in mount one quiz night when i went for a wazz, I accepted his apology but i ought to have Knocked him out ( regrets) ....Good footy player ''but'' .... (N) ....
Ian Banks I vote for Glavin but recently viewed footage has made me remember just how good Banks was. Honestly though, Banks does not get the credit he deserves. Almost a goal every four games for us during his first spell, mostly absolute corkers and a fantastic passer of the ball. Played almost 100 games for Leicester in the top flight IAN BANKS Born: Mexborough d.o.b: 9 January 1961 Position: Midfield Teams Seasons Apps. Gls. Source : Apprentice Barnsley 78-83 164 37 Leicester City 83-87 93 14 Huddersfield Town 86-88 78 17 Bradford City 88-89 30 3 West Bromwich Albion 88-89 4 0 Barnsley 89-92 96 7 Rotherham United 92-94 76 8 Darlington 94-95 39 1 to Emley Totals 580 87
Trouble was he was home grown I remember well the abuse he used to get when I used to go and stand in the Brewery stand. He could do no right in the eyes of a sizable minority of morons.... Some things never change I reckon though that he was as good a passer and had a better shot than Beckham - maybe he work rate not as good but he was a quality player. The great thing about the Barnsley team he first played in was balance good defence, good mixed midfield and a pair of decent strikers, who had the luxury of knowing that the midfield could be relied on to pop a goal in most games
We even had 'Fans' sat near my late Father & I who claimed that Ronnie Glavin wasn't fit to lace Graham Pugh's boots AND MEANT IT !!! Some people simply weren't prepared to allow players a settling in period . They instantly made up their minds that the new players weren't good enough ( sometimes after just one game ) and their egos were that inflated it wouldn't allow them to admit that they'd got something wrong . Thank goodness we don't have people like that nowadays .
Interesting Banks anecdotes Was once sent off in 0 secs warming up to come on. </p> I think Gary Lineker once said of him "the best english midfielder never to get a cap" </p> http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/RecordDisciplinary/0,,10794,00.html</p>
Who has seen Glavin in the flesh on here? Just a thought - I started going in 78/79 and at 8,9,10 when he played for us probably didn't appreciate his skill as much - watching the videos I didn't realise how good he was - passing , dribbling etc . That's probably why I'd just give Redfearn the vote - I appreciated his talents more and could appreciate more what he did for the team
RE: Who has seen Glavin in the flesh on here? Cant remember Glavin, wasnt born. Redfearn gets my vote
RE: Who has seen Glavin in the flesh on here? I interviewed him for my Social Studies project.... and i've still got the signed photo he gave me (Y)
RE: Oh aye ZILCH!</p> Thats why i say redders.</p> And with videos i've seen of Glavin i still say redders.</p>